to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to resign (post); to quit; to decline; to turn down
changing clothes; change of clothes
meeting together; introduction; costarring; appearing together; being matched; facing off
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
son (of others); boy; young master; green young man from a well-to-do family; young man innocent of the ways of the world
to serve; to work for; to attend
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
to wear one's hair up; to arrange one's hair
barrette; hair clip; hair slide; hair band
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons
cherry fruit (esp. sweet cherry, Prunus avium)
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
hard to please; moody; crusty; fastidious
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
(table) napkin; serviette; sanitary napkin; sanitary pad
to feign innocence; to feign ignorance; to wipe one's mouth
philanthropic activity; charity work
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat